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Wendy Park – Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from Canal Exploration Center

Wendy Park – Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from Canal Exploration Center

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Wendy Park – Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from Canal Exploration Center

02:25

51.0km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 21.7 km for 105 m

After 22.7 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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322 m

Canal Exploration Center, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Exploration Center is well worth a visit if you are venturing out on the O&E Towpath. The center is small, but holds a lot of history from mid-19th century …

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8.09 km

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From 1827 to 1913, this path was used for mules to pull canal boats with passengers along the Ohio & Erie Canal. The trail follows the path as closely as possible, with plenty of trails and areas to explore.

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20.6 km

Cleveland Script Sign - Tremont

Highlight • Monument

You will find these Cleveland script signs scattered around the city. They are a great place to snap some memorable photos with great backdrops of the city.

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23.9 km

Wendy Park Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This newly built bridge helps to connect Wendy Park to downtown Cleveland. For any keen train spotters the bridge spans the Norfolk-Southern railroad tracks, making it a great place to see passing engines.

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24.3 km

Wendy Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great spot: fishing, picnic, and boat watching

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26.7 km

Edgewater Park Fishing Platform

Highlight • Rest Area

This 147-acre packs a lot of fun and beauty, given its size: It has about 9,000 feet of shoreline, dog beaches, swimming beaches, a fishing pier, picnic facilities and a boat launch.

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35.9 km

Steelyard Heritage Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting artifacts showing the history of steelmaking in Cleveland.

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48.2 km

Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

The now-overgrown lock was once an integral part of the Ohio & Erie Canal. A sign by on the towpath tells the history of the old lock.

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51.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

5.10 km

922 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

24.0 km

461 m

264 m

Elevation

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Today

Saturday 27 June

23°C

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31 %

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Wendy Park – Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from Canal Exploration Center

Canal Exploration Center, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Cleveland Script Sign - Tremont

Wendy Park Bridge

Wendy Park

Edgewater Park Fishing Platform

Steelyard Heritage Center

Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal

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